Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...
This time I decided to find a place that was not too far away to drive from Manila some place that look different other than the beach. I wanted a place that reminded me of my hometown in California that I miss so much. When you have lived many years in California and you tend to miss the family, close friends and the most of all the freedom you think of the life you use to live when you had your chance to live the area you really call is your home. I wanted a short glipse of something that can remind me of the places of San Francisco, Los Angeles and so many more. Even though I am not in my real hometown to be with my family and close friends at least I can find something that comes to mind. When I had discovered Coco Mountain Resort my family and friends kept discouraging me to go here. They always said, why here. I kept telling them it just looked different in picture and I wanted to find something usual to write it up in my blog. Coco Mountain Resort is fifteen minutes...